Washington Nationals News & Updates
The Washington Nationals were 67-76, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Some of this, some of that. Last night's loss by 2 drags the score down. At least a 4-3 week speaks for itself.
Nationals Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA) vs Tyler Glasnow (4-0, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Nationals.TV |
Nationals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Washington Nationals were beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Nationals Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
84 | 57 | .596 | W2 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
79 | 62 | .560 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
71 | 71 | .500 | 13.5 | L2 |
|
Nationals
|
|
67 | 76 | .469 | 18.0 | L2 |
|
Mets
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 20.0 | W2 |
Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Nationals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | .265 | .839 | 94 | |
| 30 | .267 | .928 | 74 | |
| 20 | .253 | .743 | 80 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | 3.12 | 1.20 | 152.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.38 | 1.13 | 37.1 | |
| 2-6 | 3.47 | 1.31 | 90.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Nationals News
The Washington Nationals are gearing up for a challenging series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a well-deserved day off, while the club's roster continues to evolve. In a move that raised eyebrows, the Nats designated Max Kranick for assignment, paving the way for Jack Sinclair's debut, highlighting the team's commitment to young talent. Meanwhile, the decision to keep top prospect Seaver King in the minors raises questions about the team's future direction. As they head into this matchup, the Nats carry momentum from a strong 5-2 week, bolstered by the impressive performances of CJ Abrams and James Wood, who are both hitting around .265. The absence of Shohei Ohtani from the Dodgers' lineup could open a door for the Nats, but they must remain focused against a powerhouse opponent.
Nationals Upcoming Schedule
The Washington Nationals visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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